| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.35 | 3.535% | $255.0585 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 8.536% | $82.14 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 8.373% | $186.0331 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.29 | 9.371% | $249.6831 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.64 | 13.284% | $94.7507 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.94 | 6.665% | $56.4685 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.75 | 5.195% | $130.1788 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.31 | $1,054.3127 | $1,054.31 | $1,054.35 | $1,054.40 | |